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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.58, 6,045.18 and 2,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.58, 6,045.18 and 2,391.12 is: 3,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.58 : 6,045.18 = 2,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.58/6,045.18 = 2,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.58x = 6,045.18 × 2,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.58x = 14,454,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454,750.80/4,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.73

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